What to avoid

Multiple studies have shown that increased alcohol use increases the risk of developing psoriasis—and may influence disease severity.

Patients in some studies had fewer psoriasis symptoms when they eliminated gluten (a protein found in wheat and other grains) from their diets. However there are no large-scale studies confirming this connection.

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